Einstein Foundation Berlin – Guest Researchers

This programme allows researchers whose academic freedom is constrained, or whose lives and security are at risk to work in Berlin for up to two years. As Einstein Junior Scholars or Einstein Guest Researchers, they have the opportunity to work in a productive environment in Berlin free from restrictions. In this way, the programme also contributes to strengthening Berlin’s image as a tolerant and open city.

Funds cover the candidate’s position (e.g., a TV-L 13 contract or a monthly scholarship of up to €2,100) and directly incurred costs of up to €30,000 for a two-year funding period.

Immediate support

• Scholarship (max. €2,100) for up to twelve months as well as material resources of up to €5,000 for the entire duration (exclusively for language courses or further training and publications)

Advanced support

• Own position (normally TV-L 13) and project-related material resources of up to €30,000 for a period of up to two years

Website

https://www.einsteinfoundation.de/en/programmes/academic-freedom/

Host Country

Germany

Duration

1-2 years

Applicants

Eligibility Requirements: 

Scientists from abroad who are experiencing constraints in their academic freedom or who are under threat. The duration of their productive stay in Germany is limited to four years at the time of application (excluding the time needed to leave their country of origin).

Academics with a doctorate from abroad who are experiencing constraints in their academic freedom or who are under threat in their home countries.

Immediate support

• Researchers who are still abroad

Advanced support

• Researchers who are already in Germany and want to realise an independent excellent research project in Berlin. The duration of their stay in Germany or a safe third country must not exceed four years.

Use our Eligibility Questionnaire to check your eligibility before applying.

Contact

Email: antrag@einsteinfoundation.de

 

How To Apply:

First, you will need to identify a host at one of the eligible institutions (Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, Universität der Künste Berlin, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin) willing to mentor you. In the application, the host provides a letter of support guaranteeing that office space and other necessary infrastructure will be provided and that they will help you navigate Berlin’s research environment. In the second step, you and/or your potential host contact the research grants department at the relevant university.

All applications are forwarded to the Einstein Foundation by the relevant person at the respective university and need to be signed by the potential host.

Find more information here: https://www.einsteinfoundation.de/en/programmes/academic-freedom/